On October 15th, thousands crowded into Times Square, the “Crossroads of the World,” to join the Occupy Wall Street movement in protesting corporate greed, power, and their corrosive effect upon our society. The protest was part of a world-wide movement, with demonstrations in over 1,500 cities globally and over 100 US cities from coast to coast. I […]
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Where (And What) Is Occupy Wall Street? My Discovery
On September 17, 2011, protesters with the Occupy Wall Street movement began demonstrating and living in New York’s Zuccotti Park. They called the small plaza in Manhattan’s Financial District “Liberty Square.” That’s where Occupy Wall Street is. But what is Occupy Wall Street? According to their official statement, “Occupy Wall Street is a leaderless resistance movement with people of many […]
The History of Bryant Park and Why You Should Visit It Today
New York City’s Bryant Park is an island of tranquility in bustling midtown Manhattan. On warm days, professionals pour out of neighboring office towers and flock to the large green to relax, eat lunch, and soak up some sun. With its beautifully-manicured grounds, designed in the French Classical tradition, Bryant Park also makes a beautiful setting […]
Free Things to Do in New York City (Like, Visit Museums)
Looking for free things to do in New York City? We don’t blame you. Let’s face it: New York can be expensive. But meager funds needn’t keep you from enjoying New York’s museums, gardens, and other cultural treasures. As any good local will tell you, there are plenty of free things to do in New […]
Remembering September 11 in New York: A Guided Tour
“Damn. It’s already 8:58,” I grumbled, glancing at the morning show graphic on the television screen. I was running late for work… again. I rushed to the bathroom to brush my teeth and searched for my brown loafers. “Will I need a jacket?” A walk to the window revealed a crystalline blue sky. The air […]
Six-word Memoirs: Losing Loved Ones on 9/11
The PBS news program “Need to Know” featured this very moving segment on New Yorkers coping with the loss of loved ones on 9/11. Watch it here. They also created a beautiful slideshow of loving tributes.
NYC Montage
This beautiful video montage of Manhattan features Gershwin’s classic “Rhapsody in Blue.” While this footage is relatively recent, note Times Square before it became “pedestrianized.”